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Regular Meeting of
the Board of Education August
14, 2007 – 7:30 pm High School Audion ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ |
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Welcome to
the meeting of the We are all
here for the same reason. All opinions
are welcomed and equally valuable. Our
only request is that we address each other with civility and respect. Our courtesy toward each other is the best
way to show our students how much we respect them as well. |
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Agenda |
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7 pm – Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and
negotiations |
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I. Call
to the Order – Mr. Ralph Puerta, President, presiding |
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II. Pledge of Allegiance |
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III. Recording of Attendance – Mr. David Bonenberger, Secretary |
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IV. Announcement of Executive Sessions – August 14, 2007 |
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V. Approval of Minutes – |
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VI. Recognition A. Victor
Nehr – HS Student & Eagle Scout – Built a butterfly garden in the
elementary courtyard B. Carol
Luthar – HS Student & Girl Scout – Worked with 1st & 2nd
graders on environmental learning stations and activities on Earth Day |
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VII. Presentation |
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VIII. Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Sandra
Fellin, Superintendent |
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IX. Citizens’ Comments – Agenda Items Only – Visitors should state their name and
address. |
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X. Presentation
of Bills – David Bonenberger |
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XI. Treasurer’s Report – George Torrella/David Bonenberger |
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XII. Motion to Approve Agenda |
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A. Education Committee – Susan Baxter/Ira
Hiberman |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Education. |
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B. Personnel Committee – Sandra
Miller/Sandra Fellin |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible
Resolution |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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Professional Appointments |
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1. Approve
the following professional appointment: Jon
Bortz as high school learning support teacher effective August 23, 2007. Mr. Bortz’s salary will be $54,661 (M+18,
Step 5) and he is entitled to all benefits per the current teacher
contract. Mr. Bortz is replacing Mrs.
Catherine Sobania, who recently resigned. Thad
Moyer as elementary health/physical education teacher effective August 23,
2007. Mr. Moyer’s salary will be
$40,973 (B, Step 3) and he is entitled to all benefits per the current
teacher contract. Mr. Moyer is
replacing Mrs. Jane Crossland, who recently resigned. |
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Long Term Substitutes |
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2. Approve
the following long term substitute teachers for the 2007-08 school year: Donna Binn
as second grade teacher for the 2007-08 school year. Mrs. Binn’s salary will be $40,425 (B, Step
2). She is entitled to all benefits
per the current teacher contract. Mrs.
Binn is replacing Mrs. Lois Frederick, who will be a leave of absence. Matt Miller as elementary special
education teacher beginning August 21, 2007 and continue until November 26,
2007. Mr. Miller’s salary will be
bachelors, step 1 ($39,878), which will be prorated for the days worked. He is entitled to all benefits per the
current teacher contract. Mr. Miller
is replacing Mrs. Courtney Best, who will be on maternity leave. |
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Fall Coaches |
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3. Approve
the following fall coaches for the 2007-08 school year: Boys’ Soccer Head MS Coach: Mitch Huston – $2,745 Assist. MS Coach: George Hahalis
– $2,412 Assist. HS Coach: Kerry Kemmerer –
volunteer Field Hockey Assistant
Coach – Bethany Hepner - $2,412.00 MS
Co-Head Coach – Megan Linaberry - $1,372.50 MS
Co-Head Coach – Amber Ziemba - $1,372.50 Golf Assistant
Coach – Keith Dalious – Volunteer |
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Conference/Travel |
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4. Approve the attached conference/travel. Attachment |
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Leave of Absences |
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5. Approve
the following leave of absences: Elizabeth
Birli, kindergarten teacher, beginning August 27, 2007 and continue for two
months. Mrs. Birli will be using her sick
time during this leave. Lois
Frederick, second grade teacher, for the 2007-08 school year. This will be an unpaid leave. |
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Fine Arts Personnel |
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6. Approve the following 2007-08 fine arts personnel. SV Middle School: “Once On This Island” Sal Ritz
- Producer/Director - 54 hrs x $40/hr - $2,160 Beth
Jensen - Assistant - 54 hrs x $28/hr - $1,512 Paul
Goldie - 30 hrs x $30 - $900 Patty O’Connell - vocal director - $500 Workshop Coordinator - $2,000 SV High School: “Camelot” Sal Ritz - Producer/Director - 137 hrs x $40/hr - $5,480 Beth Jensen - Assistant - 60 hrs x $28/hr - $1,680 Paul Goldie - 50 hrs x $30/hr - $1,500 Ann Marie Squerrini - Choreographer - $1,000 Kevin O’Connell - Musical Director - $2,500 Patty O’Connell - Vocal Director - $2,000 |
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Job Descriptions |
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7. Discuss the following job descriptions: Assistant Business Manager – New
(No old one) Assistant Superintendent – New Old Elementary Assistant
Principal – New Old Elementary Principal – New Old High School Principal – New Old HS Assistant Principal – New Old Middle School Principal – New Old MS Assistant Principal – New Old Superintendent of School – New Old Supervisor
of Operations – New
Old Supervisor
of Special Education – New (No old one) Supervisor of Technology – New (No old one) ADA
Compliant Tasks for the Administrative Group |
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Substitute List |
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8. Approve the attached substitute list. Attachment |
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Resignation |
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9. Approve
the resignation of Jackie Seidman-Renninger, middle school instructional
assistant effective August 27, 2007. |
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Instructional
Aide Position |
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10. Approve
the position of one-on-one instructional aide for a student entering the elementary
school in the fall. |
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Employees
Not Covered by Employment Agreements |
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11. Approve
a 3% salary increase for District employees who are not covered by an
employment agreement effective September 1, 2007. They work on a “call as needed” basis. Substitute Clerical – from $9.15
to $9.42 Substitute Custodial – from $9.51
to $9.80 Substitute Food Service – from
$8.97 to $9.24 Cafeteria LTS – from $9.57 to
$9.86 Substitute Maintenance – from $10.80
to $11.12 |
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Instructional
Aides |
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12. Approve
the following instructional aides:
They are
entitled to $12.94 per hour and benefits per the current aide agreement. Jason Stem as high school
instructional aide. Mr. Stem is replacing Brad Day,
who recently resigned. Melissa M. Mills
as instructional aide to work with students receiving special education
services. Ms. Mills is replacing Debra Panariello who filled vacant position
due to retirement of Diane Hepner. |
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Mentors |
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13. Approve
the following mentors per the current contract: Mentor Inductee Robert
Frey Mario
Marcozzi Sandra
Eckert Amber
Ziemba Richard
Simononis Jenna Collins Barbara
Psathas Maya Kowalcyk Jessica
Sloan Jon Bortz Elizabeth
Weyrauch Thad Moyer Bonnie Mims Matt
Miller |
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K-8
Attendance Clerk |
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14. Approve Kathleen Prindible as K-8
attendance clerk effective August 20, 2007. Her salary will be $13.26
per hour. She is entitled to benefits
per the current secretarial/clerical agreement. |
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Co-Curricular |
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15. Approve
Emily Young as elementary choral director at a salary of $2,059 and Panther
Players director at a salary of $1,626 for the 2007-08 school year. |
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Recommendation:
To approve all motions and recommendations
as listed above in Personnel. |
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C. Facilities Committee – |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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1. Discuss the prices for cleaning robot
for swimming pool As per the board request. Quotes received for
pool robot are as follows: VENDOR DL 2X2 DL3002 Mainline
Pools $4,950 $2,950 Pool
Pro’s $6,000 $3,500 Willow
Park Pool $5,949 $3,645 Aqua
Pools $7,400 $4,075 Based on quotes received, it is
recommend that if we choose to purchase we go with Mainline Pools and go with
the DL 2X2. Wally has hard copies of
all quotes. |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member request. All items in the shaded area are part of
the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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District/County Emergency
Management Plan |
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1. Approve the first reading and review of the district/county
emergency management plan. |
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Recommendation:
To approve all motions and
recommendations as listed above in Facilities. |
D. Finance Committee – George Torrella/ |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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A. Capital
Items/Budget Discussions |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ _______________ |
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Recommendation: No
recommendations |
E. Policy Task Force Committee – |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ |
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Second and Final Reading of
Policies |
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1. Approve
the second and final reading of the following policies: Community 908 –
Relations with Parents/Guardians 909 –
Municipal Government Relations 910 –
Community Engagement 911 – News
Media Relations 912 –
Relations with Educational Institutions 913 –
Relations with Special Interest Groups 914 –
Relations with Intermediate Unit 917 –
Parental/Family Involvement 918 – Title
I Parental Involvement 919 –
District/School Report Cards |
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Recommendation: To
approve all motions and recommendations as listed above in Policy. |
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F. Community Outreach – Susan Baxter/Ed
Inghrim/Sandra Fellin |
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Items/Projects for Discussion and Possible Resolution |
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Consensus Motion: |
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The
following items are to be deleted from the consensus motion at board member
request. All items in the shaded area
are part of the consensus motion. ________________ ________________ ________________ ______________ |
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No Report
or Recommendations. |
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Saucon Valley Partnership Meeting |
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1. The next meeting of the Saucon Valley
Partnership is scheduled for September 12, 2007 beginning at 7 pm at the
Saucon Valley School District. |
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Recommendation: No recommendations. |
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G. Bethlehem
Area Vo-Tech School
– Herb Payung/Lachlan Peeke (Meetings are first Tuesday of every
month) |
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H. Colonial
Intermediate Unit
– Susan Baxter (Meetings are fourth Wednesday of
every month) |
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I. PSBA – Susan Baxter/Sandra Miller |
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J. Northampton
Community College
– Eric Schenkel (Meetings are first Thursday of every
month) |
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K. Hellertown/Lower
Saucon Chamber of Commerce – George Torrella |
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L. New
Business |
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XIII. Solicitor’s Report |
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XIV. Citizen’s Inquiries and
Comments – Visitors should state their name and address. |
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XV. Announcements |
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Future Meetings ~ August 28, 2007 – 7:30 pm – Business
Meeting High
School Audion September 11, 2007 – 7:30 pm –
Business Meeting High
School Audion |
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XVI. Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
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The Saucon Valley School District
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex,
or handicap. |